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S798 DKO

1998 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,345 mi
Last recorded183,345 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 300128,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS798 DKO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 183,345 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 183,345 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 178,739 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 175,599 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 174,724 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 171,337 miles

FRONT FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 17 Mar 2008 171,337 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 25 Jun 2007 167,058 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

full engine under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2006 145,895 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 144,273 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

front anti-roll bar mounting bushes in poor condition.

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?

Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,831
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
18,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,542
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,881
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,985
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,687
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S798 DKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 128,155 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S798 DKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S798 DKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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